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List of Retail Stores with MBA (UK Only)

CD3660 said:
Maybe, but you'd think that they might have heard of it!
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Who did you ask? I've popped into the Cheadle store a couple of times recently to ask about availability, and they've known exactly what model I've been referring to.

They reckon should get the Air in stock at the same time as Apple stores, although I'm guessing that they mean "when it's widely available in Apple stores", as opposed to 10 or 12 units here or there.

They also had the 1.6 HDD unit on their system but not the 1.8 SSD, and the guy I spoke to suspected that they wouldn't be selling the latter at all.
 
I'm bored I just want my Air , NOW!!

I don't understand what Apple is doing, nice ads, demo units BUT NO BLOODY STOCK!

I would understand if they had sold out but the fact is they haven't got stock to sell out of.
 
John Lewis issued a press release saying they would be selling the MBA early Feb. I'm going to pop into my local branch (Newcastle) today to see if they have any ideas when they'll be getting stock.. I prefer to buy from them as you receive a 2-year warranty
 
so, when is follow-up stock expected? do apple ship continuously, or weekly?
 
adeinov said:
John Lewis issued a press release saying they would be selling the MBA early Feb. I'm going to pop into my local branch (Newcastle) today to see if they have any ideas when they'll be getting stock.. I prefer to buy from them as you receive a 2-year warranty
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Yes but the second year covers only the labour NOT the parts, can you imagine how much the parts will cost on that if it does fair, play it safe buy it and get AppleCare
 
millypede said:
Yes but the second year covers only the labour NOT the parts, can you imagine how much the parts will cost on that if it does fair, play it safe buy it and get AppleCare
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I'm not sure that's correct. I have a receipt from John Lewis in my hands right now, for the Macbook I purchased from them in 2006 [and which coincidentally is actually in for repair at the moment]. At the top of the receipt it says, "This item is covered by our guarantee: 2 years parts and labour".

I think it can take slightly longer to get your machine fixed through John Lewis, but a second year's free P&L warranty is a pretty good deal IMHO.
 
OK went to Regent St this morning got there at 10am and they only had a small delivery of 1.6/HDD models. It annoyed me that some schmuck working there said they had none but luckily I overheard another member of staff who said they did have some. There were no SSDs so I left empty handed.

I tried yesterday also and they sold out within a few mins. They get a delivery 6 days a week first thing in the morning so its best to get there at 10am everyday if you can.

Does anyone online know if I order online now what the delivery time will be? Is it as per the website i.e. 2-3 weeks?
 
17hn said:
OK went to Regent St this morning got there at 10am and they only had a small delivery of 1.6/HDD models. It annoyed me that some schmuck working there said they had none but luckily I overheard another member of staff who said they did have some. There were no SSDs so I left empty handed.

I tried yesterday also and they sold out within a few mins. They get a delivery 6 days a week first thing in the morning so its best to get there at 10am everyday if you can.

Does anyone online know if I order online now what the delivery time will be? Is it as per the website i.e. 2-3 weeks?
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So much for the numerous pimply-faced gamers here who predicted that the MBA would be a flop.
 
millypede said:
Yes but the second year covers only the labour NOT the parts, can you imagine how much the parts will cost on that if it does fair, play it safe buy it and get AppleCare
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Nope... both are covered by John Lewis although as with Applecare, accidental damage isn't nor is the battery life decreasing covered.

cgdotcom said:
I think it can take slightly longer to get your machine fixed through John Lewis, but a second year's free P&L warranty is a pretty good deal IMHO.
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I'd agree and JL are a lot more likely to replace a lemon with a new one rather than constantly try repairs. I had a Powerbook swapped out after 6 weeks without even attempting a repair and a friend ended up with an entirely new Macbook after her iBook died 20 months in and they figured it was cheaper to just replace.
 
Rang the Bullring store about 15 minutes ago, they had one 1.8 ssd model left. Probably gone by now...
 
millypede said:
Yes but the second year covers only the labour NOT the parts, can you imagine how much the parts will cost on that if it does fair, play it safe buy it and get AppleCare
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Thats not correct. I've just read through my warranty for the MacBook Pro and it covers everything. I've also found them to be great whenever there are any issues.

Just an update. The people in the Newcastle store did not have any idea when they would be receiving stock
 
10.00 am, Regent Street - none in stock. Advised to "try later" - yeah, that was helpful!!

If anyone gets a different story from the flagship store - please post.

JD
 
Well, the Apple Store at Bluewater certainly had display models in yesterday (hot damn, that thing is thin), as did - I think - the Albion Premium reseller on the Strand.
 
Lakeside and Solihull had them this morning but 1.6/hdd model only.

Im now thinking that I may as well just save £800 given that theres virtually no difference in performance between the two. Anyone else waiting for a SSD and having second thoughts?
 
Thanks

The shops just get a bit officious when you try and take the display model home with you. Thanks for the tip on the Strand.

Anyone else spotted one available to buy in London?
 
got my macbook air from regent street store on Saturday - its fantastic - bit frustrating using Migration Assistant - would be useful if you could just choose folders to transfer, rather than grouping all together - maybe I am doing this wrong. However got mine just last Saturday in London and well worth the visit. Fits in my handbag, so really will become the thing that it is meant to be - you can travel with it and barely feel the weight of it. Well worth the hassle to get it.




MacBook Air 1.6/80, iMac 24" intel, iPhone 8gig ipod touch.
 
Heads up - John Lewis online have 6 in stock. They had 9 and I just bought one.

if you order before 3pm you can get delivery tomorrow.

note that its online only, stores can't see that stock. They didn't find any superdrives so I'll check with my local store for those. (or Brent Cross Apple Store had some in last week which should still be there)
 
Amazing how fast these change. I range JL this morning and no joy.

ANYWAY - Just got it. Bluewater had one available (base model, whihc is fine for my needs).

Thanks for all the tips.
 
adeinov said:
Thats not correct. I've just read through my warranty for the MacBook Pro and it covers everything. I've also found them to be great whenever there are any issues.

Just an update. The people in the Newcastle store did not have any idea when they would be receiving stock
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Well ill be, last time we did a test shop in there we asked them that question and thats what they told us, I stand corrected.
 
whats the lead time for shipping like on the superdrive? Johnlewis.com don't have any, and I'd rather not drive up to Brent Cross just for that.
 
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